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Classes
Schedule
| Painting LARGE! with Emily Passman | SIX-WEEK CLASS |
| Draw and Quick Paint (Figure in Space and Still Life) with Ron Krouk | SIX-WEEK CLASS |
| See and Be Seen: A Self-Portrait Class with Daphne Confar | SIX-WEEK CLASS |
| The Unique Image: Drawing and Painting with Acrylics with Kathy Deflice-Secor | SIX-WEEK CLASS |
| Alchemy of Color Part I with Martha Wakefield | SIX-WEEK CLASS |
| Drop-In Life Drawing | TEN-WEEK SESSION |
| Watercolor Foundations: Focusing on Transparency and Layers with Marjorie Glick | TEN-WEEK CLASS |
| Drawing Explorations with Cat Bennett | SIX-WEEK CLASS |
| Capturing the Light en Plein Air with Caleb Stone | SEVEN-WEEK CLASS |
| Beginning Oil Painting I with Kathleen Jacobs | SIX-WEEK CLASS |
| Long Draw and Paint (Still Life and Figure in Space) with Ron Krouk | SIX-WEEK CLASS |
| Portrait Drawing From Life in Charcoal with Cyrus Whittier | SEVEN-WEEK CLASS |
| Cut. Paste. Draw. Paint. with Nancy Gruskin | SIX-WEEK CLASS |
| Fun and Freedom in Drawing with Kathleen Jacobs | SIX-WEEK CLASS |
Descriptions
Painting LARGE! with Emily Passman
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Painting LARGE!
ALL LEVELS
MEDIUM: OILS AND ACRYLICS
Emily Passman
Break through the fears and work large! Let go of the worry of “how will I fill the space, it’s too big?” and begin to see the possibilities of painting on larger surfaces. Emily will lead you with exercises to break into new and exciting size with your work. This class will cover the division of space, value control and color power. Be willing to squeeze out more paint than you are generally comfortable with.
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SIX-WEEK CLASS
September 16 – October 28
(No class 10/14/19)
Mondays, 10:00am –3:00pm
M: $450 / NM: $500
Draw and Quick Paint (Figure in Space and Still Life) with Ron Krouk
Draw and Quick Paint (Figure in Space and Still Life)
MEDIUM: CHARCOAL, OIL, ACRYLICS
ALL LEVELS
Ron Krouk
Each class is roughly divided between drawing and painting. The drawing time is focused on the practice of three skills which directly impact painting and reward continued practice: gesture, contour and straight lines. Through these, we’ll understand why people say that “drawing is about seeing,” as we explore composition, proportion, shape, value, space and mark-making as they apply to painting in oil or acrylic. Paintings will be created faster than you may be used to in order to focus on underlying structure and color and value relationships rather than on detail and “effects.” The class benefits from including people at all levels of experience and each class is followed up with a summary of the “lessons” learned and images of the work done.
(This class will include a model fee paid directly to the instructor.)
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SIX-WEEK CLASS
September 17 – October 28
Tuesdays, 1:30pm – 4:30pm
M: $275 / NM: $325
See and Be Seen: A Self-Portrait Class with Daphne Confar
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See and Be Seen: A Self-Portrait Class
MEDIUM: PAINTING
ALL LEVELS
Daphne Confar
The goal of this class is to produce a self-portraits that is uniquely your own!
We’ll begin the class by looking at self-portraits throughout history for inspiration and for reminders that there are many ways to capture your “self.” This is a painting class where we will start with a monochromatic underpainting (black and white acrylic) and then glaze over color in oils.
All levels of students welcome! Every student will be tutored individually.
Bring a mirror!
Photos may also be used.
www.daphneconfar.com
Click HERE for materials list!
SIX-WEEK CLASS
September 18 – October 23
Wednesdays, 1:30pm – 4:30pm
M: $275 / NM: $325
The Unique Image: Drawing and Painting with Acrylics with Kathy Deflice-Secor
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The Unique Image:
Drawing and Painting with Acrylics
MEDIUM: ACRYLICS
Kathy Deflice-Secor
Explore your imagination and strengthen your mark making. Push beyond what you know and tap into your intuitive nature. Whether your work is abstract or representational, using your intuitive hand while responding to materials will bring out spontaneity and a different way to approach your work. The surface you work on can influence the outcome. Paper allows for a fresh and direct way of working. Canvas and panel provide more support for richer application of materials. This class will include working on a combination of surfaces to widen and enhance the variety of your work.
In this class, Kathy will assist you to thoughtfully explore your unique imagery. During each session there will be exercises to flex your imagination and mark-making along with demonstrations and critiques.
www.deflicesecor.com
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SIX-WEEK CLASS
September 19 – October 24
Thursdays, 1:30pm – 4:30pm
M: $275 / NM: $325
Alchemy of Color Part I with Martha Wakefield
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Alchemy of Color Part I
ALL LEVELS
MEDIUM: ALL MEDIUMS
Martha Wakefield
“The artist's alertness to the coloristic demands of each picture, the ability to respond to the picture's needs, to feed the color until its appetite is satiated; these are the true measures of a colorist's talent,” says Wolf Kahn.
In these classes we will study the language of color and each pigment’s personality to build a personal palette. Enhance your color knowledge through exercises, demos and by examining past and contemporary artists’ oeuvre. Gain knowledge in the mysteries and properties of color from understanding the psychology, perception and energy of colors for creating dynamic, expressive and meaningful paintings. All media.
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SIX-WEEK CLASS
September 24 – October 29
Tuesdays, 10:00am – 1:00pm
M: $275 / NM: $325
Drop-In Life Drawing
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Drop-In Life Drawing
MEDIUM: DRAWING AND PAINTING
ALL LEVELS
Monitor: Marsha Gleason
No instruction, just an opportunity to develop or sharpen your life drawing and painting skills with an artist’s model. Bring the drawing or painting materials you like, and get to work! A series of 10 sessions; participants must commit to 6 sessions, but may attend additional sessions at $25 per session.
TEN-WEEK SESSION
September 24 – November 26
Tuesdays, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
M: $150 / NM: $225
Watercolor Foundations: Focusing on Transparency and Layers with Marjorie Glick
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Watercolor Foundations:
Focusing on Transparency
And Layers
ALL LEVELS
MEDIUM: WATERCOLOR
Marjorie Glick
Demystify the watercolor process by exploring concepts and strategies that will allow you to paint with clarity and spontaneity. We will explore creative ways that layers are used in a watercolor to create transparency, vibrant nuanced color, space, depth, texture and light. In addition, there will be a review of the basic techniques of wet into wet, washes and color mixing, and an overview of the qualities of opaque and transparent watercolor pigments. Demonstrations and references to contemporary and traditional watercolor artists are included.
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TEN-WEEK CLASS
September 25 – December 4
(No class 11/27/19)
Wednesdays, 10:00am – 1:00pm
M: $450 / NM: $500
Drawing Explorations with Cat Bennett
Drawing Explorations
ALL LEVELS
MEDIUM: DRAWING
Cat Bennett
In this class we’ll explore drawing in many different ways to grow our skills, find inspiration and go where we haven’t been before. We’ll use crayons, pencils, paint, even scissors and draw everything from plants to people to abstract mark making. We’ll look at the work of other artists as well to get ideas for different approaches. And we’ll learn to go to our edge to find our own individual hand, loosen up, and get ideas. The class is fun, supportive and open to all skill levels.
(This class will include a separate $25 materials fee paid directly to the instructor.)
https://www.catbennett.net/art
SIX-WEEK CLASS
September 26 – October 31
Thursdays, 10:00am – 1:00pm
M: $275 / NM: $325
Capturing the Light en Plein Air with Caleb Stone
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Capturing the Light en Plein Air With Oil and Watercolor
ALL LEVELS
MEDIUMS: OILS AND WATERCOLOR
Caleb Stone
Capture the beauty of fall in Concord while painting outdoors with master plein air painter, Caleb Stone. Colorful specimen trees, Walden Pond and the surrounding woodlands, sweeping marshes, peaceful riverside scenes, Sleepy Hollow and the charming downtown area offer many wonderful locations to paint. Caleb will guide you on how to choose your own fall palette and how to develop a composition with good values and a strong design with contrast and color harmony. Each class will begin with a demonstration, leaving plenty of time for painting and individual instruction. A constructive group critique will be offered at the end of the class. Students will meet at Concord Art and travel from there.
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SEVEN-WEEK CLASS
October 28 – December 16
(No class 11/11/19)
Mondays, 11:00am – 3:00pm
M: $350 / NM: $400
Beginning Oil Painting I with Kathleen Jacobs
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Beginning Oil Painting I
MEDIUM: OILS
Kathleen Jacobs
This class is designed as an introduction to the basics of oil painting. You will be given guidance and encouragement to take up the brush without fear and have fun doing it in a relaxed and open setting. Oil paints are one of the most versatile of mediums, and will ensure you a lifetime of fascination because of the exquisite color, texture and satisfaction they deliver. Topics covered will include: painting materials & equipment; i.e. choosing quality paint, brushes, mediums and various painting surfaces. This class will help you sort out what is necessary, useful, and what you do not need. Ideas will be given for choosing a subject, to composing your picture, to making your first mark, as well as beginner color mixing and painting techniques. No experience is required.
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SIX-WEEK CLASS
October 30 – December 11
Wednesdays, 1:30 – 4:30
M: $350 / NM: $400
Long Draw and Paint (Still Life and Figure in Space) with Ron Krouk
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Long Draw and Paint
(Still Life and Figure in Space)
ALL LEVELS
MEDIUM: CHARCOAL, OIL, ACRYLICS
Ron Krouk
This class explores the linkages between drawing and painting. The drawing time is focused on three skills which directly impact painting and reward continued practice: gesture, contour and straight lines. Through these, we will explore composition, proportion, shape, value, space and mark-making as they apply to painting in oil or acrylic. Paintings will be of varying duration and the focus will always be on getting the big things right before getting seduced by detail and on correct color and value rather than on “effects.” The class benefits from including people at all levels of experience and each class is followed up with a summary of the lessons learned and images of the work done.
(This class will include a model fee directly paid to the instructor.)
Click HERE for materials list!
SIX-WEEK CLASS
November 4 – December 16
(No class 11/11/19)
Mondays, 10:00am – 3:00pm
M: $450 / NM: $500
Portrait Drawing From Life in Charcoal with Cyrus Whittier
Portrait Drawing From Life in Charcoal
ALL LEVELS
MEDIUM: CHARCOAL
Cyrus Whittier
The portrait is an engaging subject to explore through new drawing mediums and styles. In this class, students will work with a combination of vine sticks, compressed charcoal and charcoal pencils. Through demonstrations and individual instruction, Cyrus will guide you step-by-step through the process, working from the general large shapes to the specific smaller shapes and details to create stunning portraits. In This class, students will work with a live model to understand proportion, anatomy and facial features. Basic drawing skills are recommended, but beginners are welcome, too.
(This class will include a model fee paid directly to the instructor.)
www.cyruswhittier.com
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SEVEN-WEEK CLASS
November 5 – December 17
Tuesdays, 10:00am – 1:00pm
M: $300 / NM: $350
Cut. Paste. Draw. Paint. with Nancy Gruskin
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Cut. Paste. Draw. Paint.
ALL LEVELS
MEDIUM: DRAWING TOOLS, COLLAGE, WATER-BASED PAINT
Nancy Gruskin
Interested in simplifying the forms in your pictures? Strengthening your compositions? Experimenting with new approaches to drawing and painting? Working from life as well as from art reproductions, this class will focus on how to edit a composition, find the big shapes in still-life objects and the figure, and begin incorporating imagination and memory into your process. You will cut, paste, draw, and paint as you explore ways to invigorate your art practice. Slide shows of the work of modern and contemporary artists will supplement the exercises. (Please note that there will be an additional $25 model fee paid directly to the instructor.)
www.nancygruskin.com
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SIX-WEEK CLASS
November 7 – December 19
Thursdays, 10:00am – 1:00pm
M: $275 / NM: $325
Fun and Freedom in Drawing with Kathleen Jacobs
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Fun and Freedom in Drawing
ALL LEVELS
MEDIUM: CHARCOAL
Kathleen Jacobs
In this class, Kathleen Jacobs will help you find a certain sense of freedom within your drawing practice while keeping it fun! Students will explore the development of hand-arm-eye coordination required for all perceptual drawing. You will learn how to look and transcribe observations onto a paper surface with the use of a single stick of charcoal. Experimenting with line weight, direction and speed will be followed by understanding value using both additive and reductive methods. This class will investigate how the power of light and dark can create volume, space, form and dynamic compositions. The subjects of this class include still life and architectural space.
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SIX-WEEK CLASS
November 8 – December 20
(No class 11/29/19)
Fridays, 10:00am – 1:00pm
M: $350 / NM: $400